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marker on wall

  • 10-12-2012 11:05am
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    rossit
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    doing some painting this week there is lots of marker on the wall do i have to wash this off first or can i just paint over it thank loads


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  • #2
    listermint
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    rossit wrote: »
    doing some painting this week there is lots of marker on the wall do i have to wash this off first or can i just paint over it thank loads

    Id clean it off first, Marker has a tendency to show through on paint.


  • #3
    rossit
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    any idea with what thanks


  • #4
    DublinDIYguy
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    rossit wrote: »
    doing some painting this week there is lots of marker on the wall do i have to wash this off first or can i just paint over it thank loads

    You'll have to block the stain so it doesn't bleed through your emulsion paint.
    To do this simply thin out some oil-based satin or eggshell paint (with a bit of white spirit) and paint over anywhere that there is marker on the wall.
    Next day proceed with your painting job as planned and the oil paint will act as a blocking device.


  • #5
    harry21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭harry21


    rossit wrote: »
    any idea with what thanks
    DublinDIYguy wrote: »
    You'll have to block the stain so it doesn't bleed through your emulsion paint.
    To do this simply thin out some oil-based satin or eggshell paint (with a bit of white spirit) and paint over anywhere that there is marker on the wall.
    Next day proceed with your painting job as planned and the oil paint will act as a blocking device.


    A combination of these will do the job. Without these steps, it might take up to 4/5 coats to cover. I'd recommend sugar soap followed by a watered down oil-based paint.


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